Speeches By President Of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-an-afternoon-tea-party Each month, the President and Sabina host afternoon tea receptions for groups of people and active retirement groups from all around the country. Have a listen to the President's speech at this event, which took place on 26 January 2018.

On Thursday 25 January President Higgins gave the keynote address at the conference on “Brexit, Ireland and the Future of Europe.” In his speech, the President welcomed the increase in public debate about the EU and the future of European cooperation, highlighting that the Union cannot be reconstructed from above, but must be renewed by focusing on the EU’s relevance for its citizens and the challenges they face. The President said that the challenges which will test the European Union – climate change, global migration, the future of work – can only be met by restoring social cohesion and by strengthening those institutions that unite and protect solidarity in society. See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-gives-an-address-at-the-brexit-ireland-and-the-future-of-europe-c

On Wednesday 24 January, President Higgins gave his traditional New Year’s address to members of the diplomatic corps. The President hosted a reception for the Ambassadors and consular representatives of some 60 countries that have diplomatic relations with Ireland, gave a speech reflecting on the importance of international diplomacy and respect for human rights. See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-new-years-reception-for-members-of-the-diplomatic-corps-3

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-presents-liam-neeson-with-distinguished-service-for-the-irish-abr On Friday 12 January, President Higgins presented Liam Neeson with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award. The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad highlight outstanding work by Irish people living overseas across a range of areas, from sport to science, charity or community support. Liam Neeson received his Award for his work helping to raise the profile Irish artists around the world, his strong personal support for a variety of initiatives to promote tourism to Ireland and his work with UNICEF.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-officially-opens-the-bt-young-scientist-technology-exhibition-201

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-an-afternoon-tea-reception-4 Over the past 12 months, the President attended some 500 events, including over 200 events at Áras an Uachtaráin, at which the President welcomed representatives from citizens’ groups at home and abroad. In total, over 20,000 people visited the Áras over the past year, most of them ordinary citizens and members of voluntary and community groups. Each month, the President and Sabina host afternoon tea receptions for groups of people and active retirement groups from all around the country.

Christmas And New Year Message From President Michael D. Higgins 2017

Teachaireacht Na Nollag Agus Na HAthbhliana Ón Uachtarán Na HÉireann Micheál D. Ó HUigínn 2017

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On Thursday 14 December a new public art sculpture was unveiled by President Michael D. Higgins, in a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. Before the unveiling, President Higgins addressed the school children involved in the project. For more information, see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-officially-unveil-dearcan-na-ndaoine-the-peoples-acorn

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-officially-unveil-dearcan-na-ndaoine-the-peoples-acorn On Thursday 14 December a new public art sculpture was unveiled by President Michael D. Higgins, in a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. ‘Dearcan na nDaoine - the People’s Acorn’ was created by Irish artist Rachel Joynt and will take its place in the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin, as part of the State 1916 centenary commemorations.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-visits-st.-vincents-secondary-school The President visited St. Vincent's Secondary School in Glasnevin. Thug an tUachtarán cuairt ar Mheánscoil Naomh Uinseann i nGlas Naíon.

The President hosted a reception for the All Ireland winning Dublin Senior Football and Ladies Senior Football teams. More details at http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-for-the-dublin-senior-football-team-and-ladies

Address to authors and contributors of 'Family Histories Of The Irish Revolution' by Áras an Uachtaráin

President Michael D Higgins hosted a reception for Galway's All-Ireland winning senior and minor hurling teams. See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-for-galway-all-ireland-minor-and-senior-hurling

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-visits-ozanam-house-resource-centre President Higgins visited the Ozanam House Resource Centre. Ozanam House, operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, offers training courses and support programmes for the local community, including childcare and education programmes. The centre has been providing support to the community in the area for the past 15 years, and is named after Frederic Ozanam, the man who founded the St Vincent de Paul in 1833.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-on-world-aids-day-to-mark-the-30th-anniversary President Higgins hosted a reception to mark World AIDS Day, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of HIV Ireland, and to pay tribute to people and organisations working to prevent the spread of AIDS and assisting people living with HIV.

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The President presented the annual Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad, established in 2011, highlighting outstanding work by Irish people living overseas. See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-presents-the-distinguished-service-awards-for-the-irish-abroad-2